Career Fair

About the Career Fair 

Date: Au  gust 29

Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 

Registration: Clic k Here to Register 

The National Defense Industrial Association’s Emerging Technologies Institute is hosting the NextGen Defense Leaders Career Fair at the 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition. This event will bring together emerging young professionals and leading companies from across the defense industry. This career fair enables mission-driven companies and young professionals to connect in support of our nation’s defense.  
 

For Students:  

• Attend and learn about career opportunities across the defense industry 

• Submit your resume for review by participating employers 

• Converse with hiring managers from a variety of defense companies working to strengthen national security, with the potential for an on-site interview 

To register for the NextGen Defense Leaders Career Fair on Friday, August 29, you must register using the “Student - Friday Only” option. To register, please click here.  

To submit your resume to be provided to participating employers, please send a pdf copy to ETI@NDIA.org with the subject line “ATTN: Career Fair – Last name, First name”. Please include your name, school, degree program, and graduation year in the body of the email.  
 

For Employers:  

• Gain access to a private room for on-site interviews, enabling real-time conversations with top student talent 

• Promote your organization’s mission, culture, and career opportunities—while identifying future leaders with the skills to meet today’s defense challenges 

To facilitate greater connection between young professionals and your company, NDIA and ETI staff will provide access to registered students’ resumes prior to the start of the career fair. With this access, you can pre-screen talent and flag their names for an on-site interview. These simplified connections to young professionals across technical, business, and policy fields will allow your company to hire the talent needed to solve complex problems. Additionally, this solution allows your hiring teams to focus on evaluating candidates, rather than tedious recruitment. 

Lock In Tomorrow’s Defense Talent Today

Secure your place at the NextGen Defense Leaders Career Fair and connect directly with top student talent entering the defense sector. Spots are limited—reserve your sponsorship now.